Job summary1.
The post-holder will develop and demonstrate proficiency in their knowledge, expertise and operational effectiveness in rotational areas, including but not limited to, Acute & Emergency Admissions, AntimicrobialStewardship, Education & Training, Formulary Management & Medicines Optimisation, Operational Management & Leadership, Medicine Directorate, Medicines Information, Paediatrics, and Surgery Directorate & ITU.
2.
The post-holder will assist in developing the specialist clinical pharmacy service to wards within their rotational area, in line with local and national standards and policies, ensuring the safe, clinical and cost effective use of medicines and staff The post-holder will provide a specialised level of pharmaceutical care to patients and will support other healthcare staff in the safe and appropriate use of The post-holder will be a source of specialised advice within their area of clinical specialism to other pharmacists and healthcare professionals, including participation in multidisciplinary and The post-holder will support the Lead Pharmacist for Education & Training in delivering training to pharmacists and foundation trainee pharmacists within their area of clinical specialism and must undertakeclinical supervision, mentoring and ward-based assessments of junior pharmacists, medicines management technicians and foundation trainee pharmacists.
Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Pharm/BSc Pharmacy.
Registered with the GPhC.
Post Graduate qualification in clinical Pharmacy or nearing completion, or demonstration of equivalent experience - Band 7 only Desirable Membership of RPSGB.
Independent Prescribing Qualification - Band 7 only Experience & Knowledge Essential Post-registration experience with substantial hospital experience -Band 7 only Experience in providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients in a range of specialities - Band 7 only Experience of delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to a range of clinical specialities -Band 7 only Experience of multidisciplinary team working -Band 7 only Experience in providing pharmacy education & training, including mentorship - Band 7 only Experience of medicines management services to individual patients at the bedside- Band 7 only Evidence of on-going revalidation with the GPhC.-Band 7 only Specialised knowledge of the treatment of patients in a range of specialities - Band 7 only Knowledge of how the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service must meet the needs of local and national priorities Band 7 only Knowledge to teach higher-level clinical pharmacy practice.
- Band 7 only Knowledge of pharmacy-based computer systems.
Previous hospital/community pharmacy experience Knowledge of hospital pharmacy Desirable Experience in the provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda Experience of managing or supervising other staff Experience of implementing and/or reviewing policies, guidelines, PGDs or equivalent Experience of objective setting for other members of staff Experience of change management Clinical ward experience Experience of patient counselling Experience of out of hours pharmacy service Experience of therapeutic drug monitoring Skills & Abilities Essential Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients - Band 7 only Able to provide specialised advice on the use of medicines to treat patients within a specialist area -Band 7 only Able to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines - Band 7 only Able to prioritise and manage workload.- Band 7 only Able to demonstrate a specialised level of reasoning and judgment.- Band 7 only Able to undertake prescription review of complex medication regimes.- Band 7 only Able to apply evidence-based medicine to prescribed regimes and to balance the risks and benefits of prescribed treatments for the individual patient- Band 7 only Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.- Band 7 only Proficient computer skills- Band 7 only Expected to deal with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner Close liaison with co-workers in the department and throughout the trust is vital Expected to have a broad knowledge of pharmaceutical issues Evidence of self-motivated professional development Expected to participate in the out of hours rotas Able to have a flexible approach to working hours/duties Attention to detail Desirable Able to manage difficult or ambiguous situations Able to train and supervise staff Able to undertake analysis of incidents/complaints Ability to travel to all rural locations Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrates a professional attitude and understands professionalism.
Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
Ability to work calmly and in an organised fashion in a busy environment.
Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
Approachable and supportive to peers and other staff.
Good team member.
Ability to work well on own initiative.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and patients.
Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives.
Positive attitude towards personal/self-development